Killing Kennedy

The End of Camelot

By: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrated by: Bill O'Reilly

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

A riveting historical narrative of the shocking events surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and the follow-up to mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln More than a million listeners have thrilled to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln, the can't-stop-listening work of nonfiction about the shocking assassination that changed the course of American history. Now the anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts in gripping detail the brutal murder of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—and how a sequence of gunshots on a Dallas afternoon not only killed a beloved president but also sent the nation into the cataclysmic division of the Vietnam War and its culture-changing aftermath.

In January 1961, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles to contain the growth of Communism while he learns the hardships, solitude, and temptations of what it means to be president of the United States. Along the way he acquires a number of formidable enemies, among them Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and Alan Dulles, director of the Central Intelligence Agency. In addition, powerful elements of organized crime have begun to talk about targeting the president and his brother, Attorney General Robert Kennedy. In the midst of a 1963 campaign trip to Texas, Kennedy is gunned down by an erratic young drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes the scene, only to be caught and shot dead while in police custody. The events leading up to the most notorious crime of the 20th century are almost as shocking as the assassination itself. Killing Kennedy chronicles both the heroism and deceit of Camelot, bringing history to life in ways that will profoundly move the listener. This may well be the most talked about book of the year.

©2012 Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Emotional Journey

Well worth reading! The account presents the facts, in a straightforward linear fashion. Though conspiracies are mentioned, the focus is on the realities of the nation, and the lives of all involved.

Killing Kennedy was very engaging!

This book was very interesting and easy to follow. Bill Is an excellent narrator. I would definitely recommend this book.

brilliant

loved it and learned lots of new info on JFK, jackie, Oswald, RFK, LBJ and camelot.

history as it needs too be taught.

thank you Bill for another wonderful historical book. I'm old enough to remember all of the events you wrote about and I still get emotional about most of them. thank you for putting everything in a clear, concise manner. I'll be sure to share this with our grandkids!!!

excellent historical work

loved this. I'm a history buff who loves presidents. this was one of the best Presidential works I've interacted with.

Becoming an O'Reilly fan!

Really like the direct, clear, and right to the point style of this author. Looking forward to book on Reagon.

JFK

Interesting and factual overview of the JFK assassination. Must read for JFK buffs. Couldn't put it down.

Great book, Mr. OReilly!!!

A prolific book, that brought back memories flooding into my mind, which I had not a,bout in years!! Kudos to Mr. OReilly!!! I can,t wait to read his other books.

Amazing!

I literally could not stop listening from the moment I started until I finished! Can't wait to listen to killing Lincoln!

Absolutely incredible book.

This book taught me a lot about the Kennedy administration, some stuff I already knew, other things were new. It was a very detailed book that I honestly recommend to anyone interested in learning more about JFK and his administration.